Zentangle PRIMER Vol 1

March 5, 2016 – For the last two years the founders of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, have been quietly working behind the scenes on their second book. And it’s here at last!!

Introducing Zentangle PRIMER Volume 1.

This much anticipated second publication is available now, and you can order yours here!

Zentangle PRIMER Volume 1 is intended to be a companion book to The Book of Zentangle and it is the same size and coffee table format as the first book. “It is the same dimensions with 187 pages of step-outs, tangles, and text in hardbound format.”

“This book is an ‘old-world’ instructional that is simple in its delivery but with enough information to gently guide the novice, or enlighten the master. Whoever reads this, will find what they seek. Hidden in the margins and borders and exemplars are inspirations. Each time you leaf through its folios, you will find something new to spark your creativity. Each time you study it, you may find yourself going just a bit beyond what you previously thought possible.

Working solely on white tiles with black ink, this book digs deep into the fundamentals of the Zentangle method and teaches the techniques and tools you need to take your Zentangle practice where you want.

Here’s a look at its Table of Contents:

Dedication

Foreword

Introduction

The Zentangle Method

Lesson 1 – Your First Tile

Lesson 2 – Your Next Tile

Lesson 3 – String Theory

Lesson 4 – Shading

Lesson 5 – No Mistakes

Lesson 6 – More Tangles

Lesson 7 – Reticula and Fragments

Lesson 8 – A Zentangle Practice

Appendix A – Resources and Information

Appendix B – Glossary

Credits

Notes

Index

Colophon

In this book we introduce the terms “Reticula” and “Fragments.” We think you will find this approach adds a new and exciting aspect to your Zentangle explorations.

Our desire in creating this tome was that your copy will eventually have tattered corners, well-worn pages, and hand-drawn notes in its margins. A book that has been loved and used. It will become your go-to book of all things Zentangle.”

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Hardcover $49.95 US plus shipping. Softcover $23.95 US plus shipping. US orders are shipped by USPS Priority Mail; Canada and International orders are shipped by USPS First Class Air. Mail orders are also accepted, please visit the ordering page below for prices including shipping and mailing details. A book bundle offer is available to order both Zentangle books together and save on shipping, visit the page corresponding to your order’s destination below. Book sales are final.

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Hi Krystyna, until now they had to be ordered separately and then I refunded the shipping surcharge when the orders were shipped. However I’ve just added an option to purchase both Zentangle books together as a bundle – see Item #10 above. Thanks for asking and for the prompt to add this option! Cheers and happy tangling, Linda

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